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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.48, 1,905.37 and 448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.48, 1,905.37 and 448.64 is: 672.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.48 : 1,905.37 = 448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.48/1,905.37 = 448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.48x = 1,905.37 × 448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.48x = 854,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,831.64/1,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.84

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